What are weddings if not the most expensive occasion in a couple’s life? As an opening act to married life, weddings have transformed into an event where no fantasy is wild enough to execute, especially if the budget is non-existent. For the rich and famous, “I do’s” are embellished with private island destinations, endless rounds of the best champagne, and couture outfits handmade by the best designers the world has to offer. From royalty to entertainment personalities, we take a look at the 15 most expensive weddings in the world.
For centuries, weddings have been a socially-accepted expenditure, with the affluent going to great lengths to impress their guests. Industrialists, celebrities, and members of royalty have emerged as the top players in this segment— with several nuptials running into millions for their lavish, one-of-a-kind features. While some grooms opt for the classic helicopter arrival, others have gone the extra mile by creating specialised locations to accommodate their illustrious attendees. Arranging for an exclusive performance by Beyonce, or flying in Italy’s best florist for your decor are add-ons that might not come cheap but for the world’s 1%, it’s just spare change.
Why are weddings becoming more expensive?
Whether you’re someone who’s had wedding lust their entire life or prefer smaller, more intimate ceremonies, there’s no denying that they’re becoming pricier than ever. A study published in The Asean Post indicates that wedding costs in Southeast Asia are witnessing a sharp rise. Looking at Hong Kong more exclusively, the average cost of getting married in the city rose by 10 percent in 2022 to HKD 360,577 (approximately USD 45,982), according to online lifestyle media and e-business company ESDlife. Spending on each wedding item witnessed double-digit growth after two years of post-pandemic lag –from pre-wedding photography, and engagement rings to honeymoon packages.
Rising inflation rates as well as exposure to social media trends can also be attributed as reasons for the rising cost of tying the knot in today’s day and age. To understand why couples are choosing to spend the extra dough we must look at the consumption environment in the post-pandemic world. While products and services for any event can become expensive, especially with grander versions, wedding expenses stand out for being disproportionately high. According to WeddingWire’s 2018 report on the modern matrimonial experience, some traditions (such as sharing a first dance) have stood the test of time, while new trends are emerging simultaneously. Couples are getting more creative when it comes to making their special day feel undoubtedly “them.” The study outlines a few of the main avenues of spending:
- 40 percent have unique musical choices during the ceremony (e.g. bagpipes).
- 21 percent add local elements based on the city where the couple met or grew up (e.g. food or decor).
- 18 percent include ceremonial customs related to their ethnicity/religion (e.g. jumping the broom).
- 17 percent hire special or out-of-the-box entertainment for guests (e.g. fortune tellers, caricature artists).
How do expensive celebrity weddings influence trends?
When it comes to the most expensive weddings in the world, pioneering trends are often born as a result of them. Take Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Sonam Kapoor. When the three actresses decided to swap the traditional red palette for a more timeless shade of white, Indian brides-to-be followed suit. “White is already the go-to bridal colour in several Indian states like Kerala, Assam, and Gujarat.
But there is a considerable change in the mainstream colour palette too now. More brides are opting for white, ivory, and off-white to match their contemporary vision for their big day,” explained designer Ridhi Mehra to Mint Lounge, adding that her white lehengas were particularly popular for day-time weddings. So, which of the world’s wealthiest people feature on the list of the most expensive weddings? We take a look.
The most expensive weddings in the world
1. Priya Sachdev to Vikram Chatwal – USD 20 million
Spread over 10 days and three cities with 600 guests flown in privately from 26 countries — globe-trotting hotelier Vikram Chatwal, and former investment banker-turned-model Priya Sachdev’s wedding was far from a simple affair. Chartered flights were the only mode of transport for this multimillion-dollar nuptial. “So we started in Bombay, which is called the gateway to India, and then we moved to Udaipur and then on to Delhi,” Mr. Chatwal told New York Times in the months after his 2006 wedding. “A lot of my friends had never been there so I really wanted to show them the country,” he added. Apart from the influential attendees, American heavyweights like Bill Clinton, model Patricia Velasquez, and Naomi Campbell, a coterie of Indian dignitaries like India’s then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, spiritual guru Deepak Chopra, the HRH Prince Nikolaos of Greece, and industrialist Lakshmi Mittal, were just some of the few starry names on the guest list. This multi-city extravaganza was estimated to cost a whopping USD 20 million and saw a traditional Sikh ceremony, a Mughal-court-inspired white party, a pool party set against the landscape of a 1760 fort as well as Chatwal leading the customary half-mile procession atop a white horse. “It’s the biggest wedding I’ve ever done,” said New Delhi–based wedding planner Vandana Mohan to New York Mag. Her duties included overseeing 14 special hospitality desks set up at each hotel and a fleet of 70 private cars for the three-city caravan. Fifty thousand kilos of flowers were shipped in from Holland, Bangkok, and Calcutta; a total of 3,000 candles were burned, and the crew went through 65,000 metres of fabric for the decor. Despite executing one of the most expensive weddings in the world, the couple parted ways just five years later in 2011.
2. Prince Felipe of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano – Between USD 28-54 million
Marrying into royalty is one dream we’re all guilty of harbouring but it was Spanish-born Letizia Ortiz who turned it into a reality in 2004. Elevating her status from anchorwoman to nobility, Ortiz married Spain’s then-heir, Prince Felipe in a lavish wedding that kept 25 million viewers enraptured in its dreamy commoner-to-queen fantasy. Nothing about their union was run of the mill. Had the television journalist not been sent to cover a 2002 story of a major oil tank disaster, which her prince presided over, the couple would’ve never crossed paths. Naturally, Prince Felipe proposed with a one-of-a-kind ring featuring 16 diamonds and crafted by Suárez Jewellery, a Spanish brand established in 1943. The Express reported it’s worth USD 25, 495. Swapping her flashier diamond engagement ring for a minimal gold band, Felipe and Ortiz’s wedding was nothing short of spectacular. After all, it was the first royal nuptials the country had seen in close to a century. More than 1,200 guests attended the grand function, which included princely elites like Prince Albert of Monaco, Charles, Prince of Wales, the Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, and other representatives from 36 royal houses and heads of state. Culminating at Madrid’s Almeduna Cathedral, the wedding saw the would-be-queen arriving at the location in a chauffeured Rolls-Royce Phantom IV while flaunting her sublime USD 8 million dress designed by Manuel Pertegaz.
Although Ortiz’s lineage might’ve been more ordinary, her bridal outfit reflected her impending elevation with heirloom pieces picked out from ancestral wardrobes. The spotlight accessory took the form of the historical Prussian tiara, crafted by the German court jeweler, Koch, in 1913. A loan from her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia of Spain, who inherited it from her mother, Queen Friederike of the Hellenes, this exquisite sparkler featured a pear-shaped double diamond cluster pendant in the centre. Apart from the bridal tapestry, delectable fare the likes of breaded scallops, croquettes, and chocolate serpentine cake flowed in abundance as the world’s royal elite welcomed their newest member. It was later revealed that the joint forces of the government at the time and the Royal House dished out somewhere between USD 28 to 54 million for the celebrations.
3. Huang Xiaoming and Angela Yeung Wing – USD 31 million
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What do you get when an influencer decides she’s ready to get hitched? One of the most expensive weddings in the world, obviously! Actress, singer, and model Angela Yeung — better known as “Angelababy” — tied the knot with actor Huang Xiaoming in October 2015, in a flashy ceremony that inevitably incited jealousy. The cavernous Shanghai Conventional Centre was the venue selected for the affair, with its screen-lined interiors displaying the couple’s Parisian pre-wedding film— Angelababy flaunting her Elie Saab gowns for the extended screentime.
If the ambience wasn’t elaborate enough, chances are you’re going to need to sit down when you see the ring. Crafted by Parisian designer Chaumet, the USD 1.5 million accessory featured a five-carat pear-shaped diamond with another half-carat of diamonds embellishing it. For the ceremony, Angelababy wore a custom Christian Dior gown. which according to Forbes, took five months to create. Additional details revealed the couture ensemble featured “115 feet of ivory satin organza and 165 feet of tulle…a 10-foot-long train and nearly 100 hand-cut rose bouquets made of Chantilly lace.” A total of 2,000 guests, including Hong Kong’s biggest celebrities, made their appearances at this live-streamed event as a 10-foot-tall wedding cake kept them company. Even the carousel-shaped dessert wasn’t a simple decision considering the chefs took a month to create it. Architectural installations like a holographic castle, stained-glass window lights, and a giant wall of flowers adorned the location as guests were treated to elaborate gift bags containing cell phones and other “essentials”. Despite their success in hand-crafting a viral wedding, the couple eventually parted ways in 2022.
4. Kate Middleton to Prince William – USD 33 million
In the months leading up to April 2011, all the world could fixate on was the upcoming British royal wedding. Kate Middleton, “commoner” by origin, was all set to join the imperial machinery after saying yes to her university boyfriend of nine years, Prince William of England. As close to 1,900 hand-picked guests made their way to the three-event ceremony – the wedding, out of which, was held at the landmark Westminster Abbey – over 160 million viewers from 188 countries watched alongside. Not only did Britain observe a national holiday for the monarchial matrimony, but celebratory events were also held in Canada and other Commonwealth nations. Despite the USD 800,000 price tag on the flowers or the USD 434,000 Sarah Burton-designed Alexander McQueen gown, the most significant expenditure in Kate and William’s wedding was security – accounting for USD 32 million of the total cost. If the logistics were an expensive affair, the couple ensured their guests were treated with nothing but the best. The reception menu boasted of fresh crabs sourced from Lyme Bay, Hebridean langoustines, North Highland organic lamb from Prince Charles‘s organic farm and a heavenly eight-tier fruit cake created by Fiona Cairns. Singer Ellie Goulding was asked to perform for William’s intimate dinner party. Even the decor at Westminster Abbey was reminiscent of a fairytale – six English Field Maple trees and two Hornbeam trees, all of which were 20 feet high, were incorporated into the church’s architecture as a long red carpet ran the length of the aisle from double the doors to the altar. With 72 million streams worldwide, the wedding was featured in the 2012 Guinness Book of World Records for the “Most Live Streams for a Single Event”, beating Michael Jackson’s memorial service in 2009.
5. Madelaine Brockway and Jacob Lagrone – USD 59 million
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Emerging from the depths of the internet, Madelaine and Jacob’s USD 59 million nuptials left TikTok users in a state of awe. Netizens combined their detective skills to uncover Madelaine’s background — only to discover she’s the heiress of car dealership tycoon, Robert “Bob” Brockway, who serves as the Chairman and CEO of Bill Ussery Motors. The extravagant Parisian wedding had to be the only way to celebrate the couple’s big day.
Madelaine Brockway and Jacob Lagrone‘s choice of location — Chateau de Villette astonished onlookers and social media users with its unprecedented decor. Madelaine, resplendent in a custom Dior haute couture gown adorned with Lily of the Valley – her favoured bloom, glided down the aisle, framed by the Chateau’s symmetry. The aisle led to a floating platform in the fountain where vows were exchanged, creating an epic tableau with the most Instagrammable backdrop.
Two meticulously constructed greenhouses, symmetrical to the Chateau, flanked the aisle. Dinner, hosted in a bespoke white greenhouse by Lecoperture, mirrored the couple’s commitment to a light aesthetic, with Lily of the Valley delicately embroidered on every table accessory —from napkins to the menus. The greenhouse was transformed into a vibrant nightclub for the after-party, featuring a sunken marble dance floor where the couple shared a first dance to Maroon 5’s “She Will Be Loved.” Of course, it was a live performance with Adam Levine in attendance!
Collaborating seamlessly with the couple, the wedding unfolded as a detailed and breathtaking spectacle, embracing Madelaine’s affection for the intricately designed staircases at Opera de Paris. Tablescapes, adorned with carefully chosen pastels and hand-painted porcelain by Marie Daâge, paid homage to centuries-old French artistry.
While TikTok labelled it the “wedding of the century”, the intense social media glare proved to be counterproductive as the news of Jacob being convicted of criminal charges began to circulate. In March, LaGrone was indicted for firing a gun at police officers, reported The Washington Post. If convicted, he could face between fewer than five years in prison to a life sentence. Since the news broke, Madelaine has made her social media accounts private.
6. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – USD 63 million
Perhaps the beginning of the end, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2018 wedding can easily be considered the turning point for modern British politics. An American actress by profession, Meghan’s biracial outsider status promised a departure from imperial traditions and the birth of a new mixed bloodline unseen within British royalty. The world watched with renewed hope as the couple made their way to St George’s Chapel in Windsor alongside a hand-selected roster of 600 guests. Two thousand others waited for them in the royal gardens with millions more tuning in globally for the historic event. Politicians, members of royalty, and Hollywood stars like George and Amal Clooney, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, James Corden, Sir Elton John, and countless others showed up. Some figures even estimated that the wedding generated USD 1.27 billion for the British economy, including an additional USD 382 million brought in by foreign tourists and USD 63.74 million spent on merchandise and souvenirs. To mark her last televised appearance as Miss Markle, Meghan chose a pristine silk organza gown designed by Clare Waight Keller under the aegis of the fashion house Givenchy. Cartier took care of the accessories department, dressing the would-be bride in their white gold and diamond earrings and bracelet while Dior’s make-up artist Daniel Martin did Markle’s look for the occasion. Apart from the bridal costs, orders for the cake, the florist, and the catering had been estimated by the BBC to cost £50,000, £110,000, and £286,000 respectively, all of which would be footed by the British royal family. ( USD 63,740, USD 140230, and USD 364,590 approximately) Two choirs, one orchestra, the chapel organ played by Luke Bond, and fanfare trumpeters were hired and provided the much-needed music for the event.
7. Vanisha Mittal to Amit Bhattia – USD 65 million
Apart from inheriting a USD 16.6 billion fortune, Vanisha knew her last name carried the weight of her industrialist lineage. After all, being the only daughter of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal translates to some perks like featuring on the list of the world’s most expensive weddings. Apart from turning a number of France’s iconic locations like the Palace of Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, and Jardin de Tuileries into Indian dreamscapes, the six-day event in 2004 saw the popstar Kylie Minogue fill in the role of wedding performer. Her USD 254,600 fees was just one of the many bills settled by Mittal for the wedding – an event which saw 1,000 guests flown in from all over the world. Upon accepting the 20-page silver-plated invitation, invitees received flight tickets and 5-star accommodations at the Intercontinental Paris – Le Grand in exchange for their precious time. Father Mittal even rented out 12 Boeing jets to ferry his globetrotting guests, as well as the 35 Mumbai-based craftsmen responsible for erecting a massive mandap in the estate’s sprawling gardens. To execute the quintessential big fat Indian wedding, Bollywood forms an integral ingredient. Since with money comes power and with power comes influential friends, superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, Rani Mukherji, Juhi Chawla and Saif Ali Khan were obvious features on the glitzy guest list. Fireworks at the Eiffel Tower, over 100 dishes prepared by top Indian chefs and a wine bill reaching up to USD 2 million only go onto testify the massive wealth Mittal had amassed in his 28 year career. Indian couture designers Tarun Tahiliani, Suneet Varma and the duo Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla were helmed the outfit department as guests feasted on 100+ delicacies perfected by chef, Munna Maharaj. While the festivities earned Vanisha and Amit the title of “most expensive wedding” in the Guiness Book of World Records, the Mittal-Bhatia marriage ended in divorce in 2014.
8. Rajeev Reddy and Brahmani Janardhana Reddy – USD 74 million
As common folk queued outside ATMs in the wake of the BJP-backed decision to demonitise certain Indian currencies, the swanky wedding of Brahmani Reddy – daughter of mining baron G. Janardhan Reddy – attracted widespread criticism. Held at Bangalore’s Palace Grounds with a monumental guest list of 50,000 attendees, the Reddy nuptials saw several of the country’s aristocrats, politicians and celebrities flock to the venue. If the timing of the wedding appeared tone-deaf to netizens, it was the flashy LCD-screen invites that had created a storm earlier. Giant helium balloons with pictures of the family bobbed overhead at the venue while majestic replicas of Hampi’s Purandara temple, Lotus Mahal, Mahanavami Dibba and the Vijaya Vittala Temple welcomed the guests. At the ceremony itself, Brahmani took her pheras in a red and gold Kanjeevaram sari worth around USD 2.3 million. Her enviable jewellery pieces amounting for another USD 12 million. A task force of 3,000 security men and 500 bouncers in black suits surveilled the place. Almost every luxury hotel within a five-km radius of the venue was booked for guests. 500 dancers were also hand-picked from troupes in Chennai and Hyderabad. Even the two mechanical elephants flanking the entrance of the venue came with a rental cost of USD 850 per day, reported NDTV.
9. Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal –USD 100 million
Born with a last name that needs no introduction, Isha Ambani’s multi-city, multi-event union with industrialist Anand Piramal in 2018 altered the existing landscape of celebrity weddings. The modern-day heiress with the very profitable Relaince Industries chalked into her inheritance began her bridal journey with a roka ceremony at her family’s multimillion-dollar Mumbai home, Antilia. “The wedding went off beautifully. Like any other bride, I had my share of bridal jitters but getting married at home made it very special and I had the time of my life celebrating my most memorable moments with all the people I love,” Isha revealed to Vogue India at the time. The real party began in Italy’s Lake Como a couple of weeks, where the couple celebrated their engagement with a luxurious daytime event. Out came Isha’s Dolce & Gabbana gown as performances by Indian favourites Shaan and Pritam, as well as award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend, entertained the celebrity guests. Perhaps the most indulgent expense from the pre-wedding ceremonies came in the form of a private performance by Beyoncé — the first of its kind for the musical legend. High-profile attendees like Hillary Clinton, Arianna Huffington, Nick Jonas, and Priyanka Chopra as a bevy of Bollywood big whigs like Shah Rukh Khan, members of the Kapoor clan, and other A-listers arrived in their best wedding wear. The date for the holy matrimony was finalised for December 12, 2018– giving production crews a generous seven months to pull of one of the world’s most expensive weddings. Gold-encrusted invitations amounting to nearly USD 4,000 were sent out to the guests. On the day of the wedding, not only was the Ambani residence was decked with fresh blooms, even the street leading up to the venue was dotted with yellow and orange marigolds. Isha put designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla in-charge of her finale outfit – a 16-panel lehenga-choli, which reportedly came with a price tag of USD 12 million.
10. Lady Diana Spencer to Prince Charles – USD 115 million
Held at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral, Lady Diana and Prince Charles‘ July wedding in 1981 was widely billed as a “fairytale”. At a time when the world was still two decades away from the internet, this British royal wedding amassed a staggering broadcast viewership of 750 million people worldwide. A total of 3,500 guests were invited to the stately affair, as two more million spectators lined the route of Diana’s procession. Three choirs and three orchestras played their tunes as the newest royal member walked the aisle in a USD 46,785-worth ivory silk taffeta dress, decorated with lace, hand embroidery, sequins, and 10,000 pearls. The designers credited for the exquisite design were British duo, Elizabeth and David Emanuel. Governors-generals of the Commonwealth nations, as well as many of the reigning European monarchs at the time, made their way to the English capital. Fireworks displays above Hyde Park and 100 beacons were lit up across the country to commemorate the royal wedding. Interestingly, the event saw a grand total of 27 cakes being presented to the couple. The cost of the wedding was later estimated to be USD 48 million in total (between USD 70 million and USD 110 million when adjusted for inflation), with USD 600,000 being spent on security alone.
11. Chandni Toor to Seemanto Roy and Richa Roy to Sushanto Roy – USD 123 million
Before it all went downhill for the Sahara head honcho, Subroto Roy enjoyed the status of pulling off the world’s most expensive wedding for his two sons, Seemanto and Sushanto. Dishing out a whopping USD 75 million in 2004, the double nuptials descended to Lucknow’s Sahara India township with an 11,000-strong guestlist. Naturally, the entire town underwent a major revamp to reflect the family’s love for contemporary aesthetics. The six-day extravaganza saw no stone left unturned– gold napkins welcoming guests upon arrival, a fleet of 200 Mercedes cars for inter-city transport, and chartering 27 of his company jets. For entertainment, there was live music by the British Symphony Orchestra while famous Indian choreographer Shiamak Davar took centre stage with a band of world-class dancers. A scrumptious array of over 100 different cuisines were prepared by the chefs at Taj Group of Hotels. While designers Rohit Bal and Sabyasachi designed for the families, Bollywood icons Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai mingled with the guests. In addition to the elaborate celebrations, Roy’s philanthropic offerings were extended to 150,000 homeless people. The family reportedly sponsored the marriages of 101 underprivileged girls as part of the festivities.
12. Sheikha Hind Bint bin Maktoum to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – USD 137 million
Taking the crown for the most expensive wedding in the world is Emirati royal Bin Rashid who married his first cousin, Princess Sheikha. Costing an eye-watering sum of USD 45 million in 1979, this week-long extravaganza was accompanied by a five-day nationwide holiday. When the prince first decided to wed, not many locations in Dubai could hold a gathering of over 20,000 guests. Unfazed, the family built the venue from the ground up and adorned it with traditional musicians, and dancers. A fleet of 20 camels embellished with jewels were utilised for delivering gifts to the bride. To arrange for similar fanfare today, the estimated cost would be close to USD 137 million.
The royal wedding was the first occasion in which Dubai’s Police Air Wing performed a public flying display. Five Macchi Jet Fighters flew in formation over Zabeel Palace whilst performing aerobatics. As the Grand Finale act, one of the fighter jets encircled the Dubai Trade Centre Building above as horseback riders trotted into formation below. The official inside photos of this upscale wedding were never released to the public.
13. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant – USD 155 million
If there’s something that the Ambanis can do, it’s bring Rihanna out of an 8-year hiatus to perform a set for their pre-wedding festivities. Yup, it’s not even the actual wedding! Over the weekend of March 1-3, netizens globally watched from their homes, the lavish nuptials of Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries scion, Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of healthcare tycoon, Viren Merchant. Celebrities and global leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Karlie Kloss, Shah Rukh Khan, and Bill Gates, were just a few names out of the nearly 2000-strong guest list.
To make the event a success, preparations were made by a special team consisting of mother, Nita Ambani and Indian designer Manish Malhotra. From upgrading the Jamnagar airport for their VVIP guests as well as securing an “International” status for private jets to land to the bride wearing a custom Versace dress last seen on Blake Lively at the 2022 Met Gala, nothing was off-bounds for this party planning committee. Guests were taken to locations in Roll Royces, served nearly 700 different types of dishes, and hosted in specially-designed couture tents. Rihanna, herself, took a hefty charge of USD 6.3 million to perform a total of 19 songs including her hit track, Diamonds.
Additionally, the Ambani’s also inaugurated their current passion project, Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary established within the expansive confines of the Green Belt at Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex. Spanning 3,000 acres, the sanctuary provides refuge to a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, lions, crocodiles, and various avian species. The family also served food to over 51,000 people in the area before the festivities began.
Other honourable mentions
Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta (2019) – undisclosed
In only a few months after his younger sister, Isha’s wedding, the eldest Ambani son decided it was his turn to tie the knot. While there has been considerable debate about the cost of this Mumbai-St.Moritz-hopping spectacle, there is unanimity in the view that several millions of dollars were spent. Features included a 300-strong pre-wedding bash in the Swiss Alps with musical performances by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and The Chainsmokers, private jets to ferry the prolific guests, 5-star accommodation, and an ostentatious display of couture ensembles– all culminating to a Mumbai-based ceremony that saw global leaders like former British PM Tony Blair, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and almost every other Bollywood star in attendance.
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto (2013) – USD 10 million
The basketball legend’s second wedding to model Yvette Prieto in April 2013 reportedly cost USD 10 million dollars – barely a dent when you consider Jordan’s massive USD 2 billion net worth. The 300-guest event, held at Bear’s Club in Florida, was the hotspot for the night for celebs like Tiger Woods, Spike Lee, and live performances from Usher, K’Jon, and Robin Thicke. The model chose a custom J’Aton Couture wedding dress, decked out in Swarovski crystals for her big night.
Lolita Osmanova and Gaspar Avdolyan- USD 10 million
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Bringing that big Russian energy to LA, Lolita Osmanova — the 22-year-old daughter of energy oligarch Eldar Osmanav, married 29-year-old Gaspar Avdolyan, son of telecoms millionaire Albert Avdolyan, at the Dolby Theatre in 2017. Yes, the venue that hosts the Oscars! As violinists and performers serenaded guests, the capacious venue was transformed into a contemporary art installation complete with ornate floral decorations and a gold aisle. For the headlining acts, Jason Derulo and Lady Gaga lent their vocal talents to the newlyweds, which reportedly cost USD 2 million alone.
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